A new strip club is sparking shock in downtown Nanaimo as it's set to open in the Sweet Spot karaoke bar ahead of private V-Day party.

There is certainly no shortage of things to see and do in Nanaimo. British Colombia's third oldest city, the streets are chock-full of history and culture, while its idyllic waterfront location ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Nanaimo bars have been around for decades — and they've even caused a little controversy. (Lauri Patterson/iStock - image credit) ...

The Nanaimo bar, arguably B.C.’s most famous contribution to the pantheon of sweet treats, has received the stamp of approval from Canada Post. The Nanaimo bar, arguably B.C.’s most famous ...

You’ve probably seen it in cafés and bakeries, particularly ones in Canada and the Pacific Northwest: a sugary square with a chocolate-y graham cracker crumb base (sometimes with nuts or coconut), a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Nanaimo bars have a special place in the hearts of Canadians, which often means some heated debates about how they're prepared.

It’s been quite a few weeks for the Nanaimo bar. First, the famed three-layer dessert got its own spread , so to speak, in The New York Times. Now, it’s getting its own stamp of approval. Clockwise ...

Vancouver Island University culinary students and instructors ladle chocolate onto a world record-sized Nanaimo bar on Saturday. Screenshot via VIU. [Editor’s note: Steve Burgess is an accredited spin ...

The Nanaimo bar. It's a sweet treat made from chocolate, custard, coconut and walnuts. Love it or hate it, it's uniquely British Columbian. But where did this chocolatey delicacy come from? To ...